April 21, 1950 Connie Mack single signed Opening Game first pitch baseball. Historic baseball used to open the game between the Red Sox and Athletics at Shibe Park on April 21, 1950. Lt. toned Harridge AL ball is signed by Mack on the sweet spot rating 8/9 out of 10. "Golden Jubilee April 21, 1950" is written underneath. On the opposite side panel is a period notation, "This ball was used to open game between Philly "A's" and Boston Red Sox April 21, 1950 Shibe Park Phila., Penna." The game marked the beginning of the 1950 American League season for the Athletics and the 50th anniversary of Connie Mack's baseball career. Very interesting and historic single signed opening game baseball with relation to the greatest manager in Major League history. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: EX-MT

($2,500.00-$3,500.00)

$1,100.00

605

Phila. Athletics pennant c.1930s-40s. Full size royal blue pennant with large elephant mascot graphics at the left side and team name in white. Pennant has some light soiling and a few minor pinholes: EX

($300.00-$400.00)

$400.00

606

Lot of (2) vintage Phila. Athletics pennants c.1930s-40s. Each features a baseball game scene at the left side and team name on the right: VG-EX

Lot of (2) Phila. Athletics auto. items to include: 1944 Phila. A's team auto. sheet signed by (32) players incl. Mack, Bender, Simmons, and Kell. Sigs range from 8-10 out of 10. Includes its original envelope addressed in Mack's hand: EX/MT-NM and 4"x6" Connie Mack auto. newspaper photo. Signature rates 9 out of 10: NM. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication.

($250.00-$350.00)

$700.00

610

Connie Mack handwritten letter. Dated July 1, 1945 handwritten letter on Book-Cadillac Hotel stationary with excellent content regarding Babe Ruth and the poor state of Mack's Athletics. Boldly signed, "Sincerely Yours Connie Mack" at the bottom rating 9 out of 10. The letter itself is matted and framed, having been cut from a period scrapbook with some rounding to the corners from period mounting. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: EX-MT

($500.00-$750.00)

DNS

611

1952 Phila. Athletics team auto. baseball. Off white Harridge AL ball signed by (28) players incl. Bender, Shantz, Dykes, and Moses. Mack is clubhouse signed. Sigs range from 7-10 out of 10. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: EX/MT-NM

Lot of (3) vintage baseball items from the Bennie Tate collection: 1931 Chicago White Sox Spring Training program and itinerary including roster and players names: EX; Ted Lyons auto. photo by George Burke signed to Bennie Tate: VG; and a large format 8"x12" image of Tate by George Burke: VG-EX

($200.00-$300.00)

$50.00

615

Lot of (2) Bennie Tate Washington Senators contracts. Includes 1927 contract issued to Tate for $5,000.00 signed by Tate and Clark Griffith on the interior: EX-MT and 1930 contract signed by both Tate and Clark Griffith. Interestingly, the contract stipulates that Tate may not play golf during the season: EX-MT. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication.

($300.00-$400.00)

$400.00

616

Aug. 15, 1932 Washington Senators Bicentennial Game program along with related letter signed by Clark Griffith. Foldout souvenir program issued for a game played between the members of the 1924 World Champion Senators and the 1932 Senators. Remains unscored with general light overall wear: EX. The lot also includes a typewritten letter as sent to Bennie Tate inviting him to the game which has been signed by Clark Griffith: EX-MT. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication.

($300.00-$400.00)

$225.00

617

Lot of vintage paper materials with relation to Bennie Tate to include: Player contracts for Tate from Montreal for the seasons of 1933 and 1934; 1933 Montreal team tax papers; 1939 Share of Stock for the Mayfield Baseball Club as issued to Bennie Tate (partially adhered to a scrapbook page); (4) 1924 telegrams as sent to Tate regarding the 1924 World Series; vintage display piece as presented to Tate from the Mayfield team which has been signed by the players (faded); (2) baseball team cabinet photographs c.1920s-30s picturing misc. barnstorming teams with several former Major League players incl. Tate (various uniforms incl. A's and Tigers); and a framed certificate issued to Tate for his participation on the Mayfield Browns in the 1938 Kitty League All-Star Game (14"x15"): Range GD/VG-EX/MT

($350.00-$450.00)

$300.00

618

Bennie Tate's 1924 World Series program. Issued for a game played at New York between the Giants and Senators. Unscored program has a vertical center fold line and an area of chipping at the bottom center: GD-VG

($250.00-$350.00)

$300.00

619

Goose Goslin auto. photograph. Black and white 8"x10" portrait image of Goslin signed across the front in blue sharpie. Goslin signed 8"x10" photos are fairly tough to acquire. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM-MT

1938 Detroit Tigers pennant. Full size black pennant with colorful Tigers graphics above crossed bats and ball dTcor on the left side. "1938" date is at the far right end. The pennant has two holes at the left end from wall mounting and is missing a slight bit of the point: VG-EX

1951 Detroit Tigers baseball uniform patch. Uncommon original uniform patch worn in commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the city of Detroit. 4 1/2" long: EX

($500.00-$750.00)

$475.00

626

Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig auto. baseball ink blotter c.1930s. Presentational ink blotter as given out by Christy Walsh with signatures of (9) players who were signed to his agency, including Ruth, Gehrig, Hubbell, McCarthy, Schacht, DiMaggio, Feller, Lazzeri, and Dean. Sigs range from 3 (Lazzeri and McCarthy) to 8 (Ruth and Schacht). It is fairly uncommon to find Gehrig on these signed blotters as most were created from 1938-41 in conjunction with the various World's Fairs and Academy of Sport events. The blotter itself remains in nearly pristine unused condition, which is uncommon as these are typically found with heavy wear to the impressed gilt inscription on the base. One of the better exemplars of these presentational blotters that we have handled. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: Range VG-NM

($5,000.00-$7,500.00)

$6,800.00

627

1939 World Series pennant. Rare souvenir pennant issued for the 1939 World Series between the Yankees and Reds featuring player names printed on AL and NL scrolls at the left side. Players incl. Gehrig, DiMaggio, Dickey, McKechnie, and Lombardi. The pennant retains excellent original color with all lettering and decals intact. The corners have some wear incl. pinholes and tattering at the top left. Point is missing a small portion: VG

($400.00-$500.00)

$650.00

628

Rare 1935 World Series pennant. Handsome maroon pennant issued for the 1935 World Series between the Detroit Tigers and the Chicago Cubs. Diamond shape with World Series titling and date appears at the left side and team names appear on the right along with a small baseball in white. Color remains very strong and overall condition is outstanding with very light general wear. The offered pennant is the first of its type that we have encountered: EX/MT-NM

($1,500.00-$2,000.00)

$1,650.00

629

1939 NL All-Star team panoramic photograph. Matted sepia tone image of the NL All-Star team posed in two rows at Yankee Stadium in New York during the 1939 All-Star game. Players are identified in the bottom margin incl. Lombardi, Terry, Medwick, Ott, Mize, and Vaughan. 12"x20" marked "Schultze Studio, NY" on both front and back: NM

($400.00-$600.00)

$150.00

630

1935 All-Star game program. Issued with printed lineups for the game played at Cleveland. The program has some general wear incl. a vertical center fold line and is scored in pencil: VG-EX

($400.00-$500.00)

$275.00

631

Rare uncut sheet of 1940 World Series Cleveland Indians "phantom" full tickets. Sheet of three unused full phantom tickets, each with seat assignments, as issued for Game #'s 3, 4, and 5 at Cleveland Stadium for the 1940 World Series. Tickets remain very clean with bright original color and sharp corners: NM

($400.00-$600.00)

$250.00

632

Rare uncut sheet of 1940 World Series Cleveland Indians "phantom" full tickets. Sheet of three unused full phantom tickets, each with seat assignments, as issued for Game #'s 3, 4, and 5 at Cleveland Stadium for the 1940 World Series. Tickets remain very clean with bright original color and sharp corners: NM

($400.00-$600.00)

$250.00

633

1938 New York Yankees World Series press pin. Enameled pin remains very clean and retains its original threaded post back. Marked Dieges & Clust on the back: NM

($500.00-$750.00)

$800.00

634

1937 New York Yankees World Series press pin. Enameled pin retains its original threaded post back and is marked Dieges & Clust: EX-MT

($500.00-$750.00)

$1,200.00

635

1936 New York Yankees World Series press pin. Enameled pin retains its threaded post back and is marked by Dieges & Clust on the back: EX/MT-NM

($500.00-$750.00)

$1,250.00

636

1926 New York Yankees World Series press pin. Original enameled pin remains very clean with intact original surface. The pin retains its original threaded post back, which has become detached from the body of the pin: EX-MT (with note to loose back post)

($750.00-$1,250.00)

$1,800.00

637

1927 New York Yankees World Series press pin. Rare and desirable press pin as issued for the 1927 World Series between the Yankees and Pirates. Pin front remains clean with its red, white, and blue enamelwork intact. Back retains its original threaded post back and is marked by Dieges & Clust. One of the most desirable of all World Series press pins: EX/MT-NM

($2,500.00-$3,500.00)

$4,000.00

638

Scarce 1932 Babe Ruth "Called Shot" World Series Game #3 full ticket. Original full ticket issued for the famed game in which Babe Ruth called his home run during the World Series. The ticket remains complete, with both sections, but has separated at the perforation area. Issued for the "Standing Room" section as noted on the ticket, which accounts for the lack of seat assignments on both end panels. Ticket colors remain very bold with only a few light vertical creases. The offered example is the first of its type that we have encountered and is without question one of the most desirable of all full ticket rarities: EX

($1,500.00-$2,500.00)

$3,200.00

639

Lot of (4) 1930 World Series related items to include: 1930 Phila. A's W.Series press pin: EX-MT; 1930 W.Series program at Phila. (few small tears on cover, loose interior center page, and missing scoring pages): GD-VG; 1930 W.Series Game #1 ticket stub at Phila.: EX; and a foldout scorecard issued for the 1930 W.Series which has been scored in pencil for the final game on Oct. 8, 1930: VG-EX

($500.00-$750.00)

$850.00

640

Lot of (2) 1929 World Series ticket stubs. Includes two Game #5 stubs, one of which retains its original rain check stub: PSA 4 VG-EX

($300.00-$400.00)

$650.00

641

1928 World Series lot. Includes World Series program issued for a game played at St. Louis scored in pencil. Front cover has a chip at the top edge and a small tear: VG; Foldout scorecard issued for a game played at St. Louis with printed lineups for the Cardinals and Yankees partially scored in pencil: EX; Ticket stub issued for Game #3 at St. Louis: EX

($500.00-$750.00)

$750.00

642

1927 World Series ticket stub. Issued for Game #2 played at Pittsburgh's Forbes Field in which the Yankees defeated the Pirates by a score of 6-2 en route to a four game sweep. Full stub includes its original rain check stub and has a line crease at the left end and a few tiny pinholes at the right end: EX

($500.00-$750.00)

$700.00

642a

1915 World Series ticket stub. Rare original stub issued for Game #4 played at Boston's Braves Field (second game played at Boston). The stub has some creasing with light age fading and has been laminated with a clear coat: GD-VG

($300.00-$400.00)

$325.00

643

1913 World Series ticket stub. Issued for the third game of the 1913 World Series played at New York's Polo Grounds (second game in NY). Ticket is very clean with bright original color and only a few minor surface wrinkles: EX-MT

($750.00-$1,000.00)

$800.00

643a

1909 World Series ticket stub. Original stub issued for Game #4 played at Detroit between the Tigers and Pirates. The ticket has some chipping to two corners and has some paper residue on the reverse from scrapbook removal. Color remains quite bold with attractive general appearance. Rarely seen early ticket from a classic World Series that saw the game's two greatest stars in Honus Wagner and Ty Cobb: VG-EX

($750.00-$1,000.00)

$1,100.00

644

1914 World Series program. Issued for a game played at Boston between the Braves and Athletics picturing George Stallings on the front cover. Cover shows light to moderate wear incl. some lt. soiling and a center fold line. The back cover has some creasing to one edge and the interior is unscored: VG-VG/EX

($1,250.00-$1,750.00)

$1,300.00

645

1912 World Series program. Issued for a game played at Boston between the Red Sox and Giants at Fenway Park. The program remains intact with some staining to the front cover and a few edges of the interior pages. Partially scored in pencil: VG

($1,000.00-$1,500.00)

$800.00

646

Bill Terry single signed baseball. Feeney NL baseball signed by Terry on the sweet spot in blue ink. Signature rates 9 out of 10. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM

($250.00-$350.00)

$300.00

647

Casey Stengel single signed baseball. Moderately toned baseball with lightly visible stampings signed on a side panel by Stengel in blue ink. Signature rates 5/6 out of 10. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: VG

($350.00-$450.00)

$500.00

648

Burleigh Grimes single signed baseball. Lt. toned Feeney NL ball signed on the sweet spot in black ink, "To the Sullivan's Burleigh Grimes". Signature rates 8/9 out of 10. The ball has a few areas of age toning. Surprisingly difficult single signed baseball from a deceased HOF'er. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: EX-MT

($300.00-$400.00)

$200.00

649

Edd Roush single signed baseball. Pristine white Feeney NL ball signed by Roush in black sharpie on the sweet spot. One of the cleanest condition grade Roush baseballs that we have offered. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM-MT

($500.00-$750.00)

$350.00

650

Hank Greenberg single signed baseball. B.Brown AL ball signed by Greenberg on the sweet spot in blue ink. Signature rates 9 out of 10 with the ball remaining very clean. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM

($1,000.00-$1,500.00)

$1,700.00

651

Rogers Hornsby single signed baseball. Wilson "Official Rogers Hornsby" model ball signed in black fountain pen, "To Stanley Nelson From Rogers Hornsby". Signature rates 7 out of 10 with a few minor blemishes. Desirable exemplar signed on an obscure Hornsby model ball. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: EX-EX/MT

($1,500.00-$2,500.00)

$1,600.00

652

Vintage Willie Mays single signed baseball. Lt. toned Feeney NL ball signed on the sweet spot by Mays in blue ink. Signature rates 7/8 out of 10. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: EX-MT

($200.00-$300.00)

$80.00

653

Babe Ruth single signed baseball c.1920s. Official Pacific Coast League baseball (1924-31 dating period) signed on the sweet spot by Ruth in black fountain pen. Pre-1928 signature style with quotations rates 7 overall with some light scuffing to the "a" in Babe. The ball itself has some general light surface wear with some minor abrasions. Fine prime playing career exemplar dating to the Yankees championship years of the 1920s. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: Ball: EX-EX/MT, Signature: EX/MT-NM

($7,000.00-$10,000.00)

$10,500.00

654

Roger Maris single signed baseball. Lt. cream Cronin AL ball signed on a side panel by Maris in green ink with a desirable "61 in 61" inscription. Signature rates 8/9 out of 10 and displays beautifully. One of the other side panels has faint vestiges of ink suggesting the removal of another signature or inscription. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM (with note to removal)

($1,500.00-$2,500.00)

$4,000.00

655

Jackie Robinson single signed baseball. Lt. toned MacGregor "Official" baseball signed on a side panel in bold green ink, "Best Wishes Jackie Robinson". Signature rates 8/9 out of 10. The ball itself remains fairly clean overall with a few age toning spots around the sweet spot area. Tough and desirable single signed baseball from one of the more significant players in Major League history. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: Ball: EX, Signature: NM

($4,000.00-$5,000.00)

DNS

656

Fine Mickey Mantle and Roger Maris auto. baseball c.1961-62. Light cream color Cronin AL ball signed in the period by both Mantle and Maris in green ink. Mantle signature is positioned on the sweet spot and rates 8/9 out of 10. Maris has signed at the bottom of the adjoining side panel and rates 7 out of 10. The ball itself remains very clean with some very minor surface wear to a few areas mentioned only for accuracy. Playing career signed Mantle and Maris baseballs are notably scarce with the offered example originating from the collection of a former Major League player. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: Ball: EX/MT-NM, Signatures: Range EX/MT-NM

($5,000.00-$7,500.00)

$6,000.00

657

Roberto Clemente auto. cut signature. Lined 3"x4 1/2" piece of paper signed, "Best Wishes Roberto Clemente" in blue ink. Signature rates 9 out of 10. The paper has some wear to the bottom edge which could be easily matted. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM

($400.00-$500.00)

$900.00

658

1975 Cin. Reds team auto. baseball. Near white Feeney NL ball signed by (29) members of the World Champion Reds incl. Rose, Morgan, Bench, Perez, Anderson, Kluszewski, and Griffey. Sigs range from 7-9 out of 10. Very complete example of this tough and popular 1970s era World Championship ball. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: EX/MT-NM

($750.00-$1,000.00)

$1,000.00

659

1971 Pitt. Pirates team auto. baseball. Lt. toned "Power King" model ball signed by (20) members of the World Champion Pirates incl. Clemente, Stargell, Sanguillen, and Mazeroski. Sigs range from 7-10 out of 10. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: EX/MT-NM

($500.00-$750.00)

$550.00

660

Rare Roberto Clemente auto. large format print c.1970. Oversized 16"x20" poster stock illustrative print after a charcoal rendering of Clemente in Pirates uniform is signed in huge black marker at the bottom right, "Carino Samente, Roberto Clemente". Signature rates 10 out of 10. Clemente's wife Vera has signed below Roberto's name in blue ink. The poster itself remains very clean with some light surface wrinkling and a very small surface abrasion at the lower left corner area. Very impressive large format Clemente signed item with superb condition signature exemplar. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM

($2,000.00-$3,000.00)

$2,300.00

661

1969 New York Mets team auto. baseball. Off white Giles NL ball signed by (25) members of the World Champion Mets incl. Ryan, Seaver, McGraw, Agee, Koosman, Grote, and Kranepool. Hodges is facsimile stamped. Sigs range from 7-10 out of 10. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: EX/MT-NM

($500.00-$750.00)

$425.00

662

1968 St. Louis Cardinals team auto. baseball. Off white Giles NL ball signed by (23) members of the NL Champion Cardinals incl. Maris, Gibson, Brock, Carlton, Cepeda, and Schoendienst. Sigs range from 7-9 out of 10. Very fine and complete example of this popular NL championship team ball. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM

1965 L.A. Dodgers team auto. baseball. Near white Giles NL ball signed by (24) members of the NL Champion Dodgers incl. Alston, Koufax, Drysdale, Wills, and Fairly. Sigs range from 7-9 out of 10. Beautiful example of this popular championship team ball. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM

($500.00-$750.00)

$475.00

665

Jackie Robinson auto. "Golden Boy" musical program. 1964 program issued for the Sammy Davis musical "Golden Boy" is signed at the top left corner, "Best Wishes Jackie Robinson" in blue ink. Signature rates 8/9 out of 10. Program itself has some general age wear. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: EX-EX/MT

($500.00-$750.00)

$850.00

666

1967 AL All-Star team auto. baseball. Off white Cronin AL ball signed by (23) members of the AL All-Star team incl. Mantle, B.Robinson, Killebrew, Agee, and Yastrzemski. Sigs range from 5-8 out of 10. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: EX-MT

($500.00-$750.00)

$325.00

667

Hall of Famer/Old Timers auto. baseball bat c.1960s-70s. Unmarked 34" long bat signed by (27) players incl. Lindstrom, Cronin, Grimes, Rose, F.Robinson, Aaron, Covaleskie, L.Waner, Musial, Berra, G.Kelly, and Marquard. Campanella is secretarial signed. Signatures each have a very light clear coat and range from 7-10 out of 10. Unique and interesting combination bat with numerous deceased HOF signatures obtained in person by a collector over a period of time. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: EX/MT-NM

($1,000.00-$1,500.00)

DNS

668

1969 HOF'er/Old Timers auto. baseball. Lt. toned and clear coated Spalding "Little League" model ball signed by (22) players at a Old Timers Day game played at Connie Mack Stadium. Players include Mantle, Medwick, Dean, Grove, E.Howard, Ruffing, Snider, and Appling. Sigs range from 8-10 out of 10. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM

($500.00-$750.00)

$800.00

669

1961 New York Yankees team auto. baseball. Off white Cronin AL ball signed by (26) members of the World Champion Yankees incl. Maris, Berra, Howard, Skowron, Kubek, and Ford. Mantle is clubhouse signed. Sigs range from 6-9 out of 10. Desirable World Championship team ball dating to the pinnacle of the 1950s-60s Yankees dynasty. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: EX-MT

($1,000.00-$1,500.00)

$500.00

670

1963 New York Yankees team auto. baseball. Lt. cream color Cronin AL ball signed by (30) members of the AL champion Yankees incl. Mantle, Maris, Berra, Ford, Kubek, Howard, Richardson, and Boyer. Sigs range from 5-8 out of 10. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: EX-EX/MT

($1,500.00-$2,500.00)

$800.00

671

1960 Pitt. Pirates team auto. baseball. Near white Giles NL ball signed by (19) members of the World Champion Pirates incl. Clemente, Mazeroski, Vernon, Virdon, Face, Groat, and Law. Murtaugh is clubhouse signed. Sigs all range from 8-10 out of 10 except for Mazeroski which rates 6 out of 10. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM

($1,000.00-$1,500.00)

$900.00

672

1955 Brooklyn Dodgers team auto. baseball. Lt. toned Giles NL ball signed by (24) members of the World Champion Dodgers incl. Robinson, Campanella, Hodges, Koufax, Labine, Alston, and Zimmer. Reese, Furillo, Snider, and Hoak are clubhouse signed. Sigs range from 6-9 out of 10. Ball itself has a few small surface abrasions. Uncommon and very popular World Championship team signed ball. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: Ball: EX, Signatures: Range EX-NM

($1,000.00-$1,500.00)

$1,600.00

673

Early Roberto Clemente auto. check cashing receipt stub c.1955. Unlined stub signed by Roberto Clemente in August of 1955 after he cashed one of his Pirates paychecks from his rookie season. The stub measures 4" long and has period ink notations on both front and back from the pharmacy where it was signed. Blue ink signature rates 9 out of 10. Very unusual early playing career Clemente signed item which is being offered by the original proprietor of the pharmacy for the first time publicly. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM

($1,000.00-$1,500.00)

$1,000.00

674

Jackie Robinson auto. personal check. Personal check dated Nov 3, 1960 is signed in blue ink, "Jack Robinson". The signature rates 9 out of 10. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication and COA from the Robinson family: NM

1957 AL All-Star team auto. baseball. Off white Harridge AL ball signed by (20) members of the AL All-Star team incl. Mantle, Wynn, Kaline, Howard, Minoso, Fox, and Berra. Sigs range from 7-10 out of 10. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: Ball: EX-EX/MT, Sigs: NM

1956 NL All-Star team auto. baseball. Lt. cream Giles NL ball signed by (25) members of the NL All-Star team incl. Banks, Mathews, Hodges, Spahn, and Alston. Sigs range from 8-10 out of 10. Very fine condition example. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM

($1,000.00-$1,500.00)

$1,800.00

679

1954 New York Giants partial team auto. baseball. Lt. soiled ball signed by (11) members of the World Champion Giants incl. Mays, Irvin, and Fitzsimmons. Sigs range from 4-8 out of 10. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: EX

($300.00-$400.00)

$350.00

680

1953 St. Louis Cardinals team auto. baseball. Lt. clear coated Giles NL ball signed by (25) players incl. Musial, Schoendienst, Slaughter, and Hemus. Sigs range from 6-9 out of 10 with some light "feathering" to several of the signatures. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: EX-EX/MT

1952 New York Yankees team auto. baseball. Toned and clear coated Harridge AL ball signed by (21) members of the World Champion Yankees. Players include Mantle, Martin, Mize, Berra, Houk, and McDougald. Rizzuto, Stengel, and Reynolds are clubhouse signed. Sigs range from 7-10 out of 10. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: EX-MT

($1,000.00-$1,500.00)

$750.00

685

Moe Berg auto. greeting card. Holiday greeting card signed on the interior by Moe Berg in black fountain pen. Signature rates 8/9 out of 10. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: EX-MT

($300.00-$400.00)

$250.00

686

Vintage auto. album with Mel Ott c.1930s-40s. Period bound autograph album with (17) pages, each each of which displays a single cut signature and accompanying player photograph. Players include Ott, DiMaggio (1930s era), Hubbell, Hartnett, Medwick, and Bartell. Vaughan and Herman are secretarial signed. Sigs range from 8-10 out of 10. The front cover of the album has some abrasions and a small hole, none of which affect any signatures. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: Range EX/MT-NM

($750.00-$1,250.00)

$800.00

687

1945 New York Giants team auto. baseball. Moderately toned and clear coated Frick NL ball signed by (23) players incl. Ott, Lombardi, Mancuso, and Adams. Sigs range from 2-7 out of 10 with Ott remaining quite strong. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: Range GD-EX

($375.00-$475.00)

$425.00

688

Bill Dickey auto. color tinted photograph c.1963. Very attractive 6"x8" original color tinted image taken during the 1936 World Series at Yankee Stadium. The image is signed across the front in black fountain pen by Dickey. Signature rates 8/9 out of 10. Color tinted images of the 1930s era are extraordinarily rare with the offered piece being the finest vintage Bill Dickey signed photo we have encountered. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM

($400.00-$600.00)

$1,100.00

689

Joe DiMaggio color tinted photograph c.1936. Rare 4"x6" color tinted original image of DiMaggio taken at Yankee Stadium during the 1936 World Series. Original color tinted photos from the 1930s era are exceedingly rare with the offered DiMaggio rookie season image among the finer examples that we have encountered: EX-MT

($300.00-$400.00)

$275.00

690

New York Yankees team auto. Babe Ruth poster c. 1945-46. Matted and framed 10"x13" color lithographic Medcalf art poster picturing an image of Babe Ruth in the clouds looking down on a young batter. The poster is signed by (28) members of the 1945-56. Yankees incl. DiMaggio, Berra, Dickey, Rizzuto, Raschi, Stengel, Keller, and Reynolds. Sigs range from 7-9 out of 10. The piece is also signed by Brooklyn Dodger Gene Hermanski. Very attractive period display piece with fine condition grade Yankees signatures. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM

($1,500.00-$2,000.00)

$1,200.00

691

Exceptional Lou Gehrig auto. photograph. Stunning 6 1/2"x9" matted and framed black and white image picturing Gehrig in full swing with the stadium grandstands providing a haunting backdrop. The photo is signed at the bottom left, "To 'Doc' Best Wishes from Lou Gehrig" in black fountain pen. Signature rates 9/10 out of 10 and contrasts very well with the image itself. Image quality is very strong with a few minor surface wrinkles and a line crease at the top left corner area. One of the finest Gehrig signed original photographs that we have handled. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM

($10,000.00-$15,000.00)

$13,500.00

692

Babe Ruth auto. photograph. Sepia tone 8"x10" matted and framed studio image of Ruth in a tank top is boldly signed, "To A great friend and pal Dick Sincerely Babe Ruth". Signature and salutation rate 8/9 out of 10. Originated from the same family as another Ruth signed photo and related shotgun used by Ruth that we had the privilege of previously offering at auction. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from the family and LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM

($3,500.00-$4,500.00)

$2,900.00

693

Babe Ruth auto. baseball. Lt. toned baseball (faded stampings but appears to be official NL or AL ball) signed by Babe Ruth on the sweet spot. Signature rates 4/5 out of 10. The ball has also been signed by several other individuals incl. football HOF'er Ken Strong. The other signatures have faded ranging from 1-3 out of 10. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: VG

($2,500.00-$3,500.00)

$2,500.00

694

1936 New York Yankees team auto. baseball. Lt. toned and clear coated Harridge AL ball signed by (26) players incl. Gehrig, DiMaggio, Dickey, Lazzeri, Rolfe, Combs, and Ruffing. McCarthy is clubhouse signed. Sigs range from 5-8 out of 10 with the majority grading 6/7 out of 10. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: Range EX-EX/MT

($3,000.00-$4,000.00)

DNS

695

1938 New York Yankees team auto. baseball. Lt. toned and clear coated "Official Joe DiMaggio" model baseball signed by (24) members of the World Champion Yankees. Players include Gehrig, Gomez, Ruffing, Selkirk, Henrich, Rolfe, and Crosetti. Dickey, DiMaggio, Gordon, and Andrews are clubhouse signed. Sigs range from 4-7 overall with Gehrig positioned on the sweet spot rating 6 out of 10. Includes LOA's from James Spence Authentication and PSA/DNA: Range VG-EX/MT

($1,750.00-$2,250.00)

$1,700.00

696

Rare Joe DiMaggio auto. photograph c.1938. Fine 8"x10" image in a matte finish pictures DiMaggio standing in Yankees road uniform holding a bat. The image is signed across the front in period blue fountain pen, "Best Wishes Joe DiMaggio". Signature rates 9 out of 10. Period black ink date of "May 1938" is penned at the lower right corner. Pre-1940s DiMaggio signed images of quality are exceedingly rare. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM

($1,500.00-$2,000.00)

DNS

697

Jimmie Foxx and Dazzy Vance auto. baseball c.1920s-30s. Lt. soiled Reach "League Ball" signed by (10) players incl. Foxx, Vance, Grove, Rolfe, and R.Collins. Sigs range from 6-9 out of 10. Interesting combination baseball with Foxx and Vance, two of the more desirable HOF'er signatures from the 1920s-30s era. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: Ball: EX, Signatures: Range EX-NM

($750.00-$1,250.00)

$1,400.00

698

1933 Boston Braves team auto. baseball. Lt. toned Harwood National League ball signed by (16) players incl. Maranville, McKechnie, Berger, Fuchs, Ens, and Duffy Lewis. Sigs range from 4-7 out of 10. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: Range VG-EX/MT

($400.00-$600.00)

$800.00

699

Fine Babe Ruth autographed color photograph c.1933. Vibrant color image of Ruth planting a tree in Hawaii during a barnstorming tour in 1933. Ruth has signed the photo in very bold black fountain pen rating a 10 out of 10. The photo originated from Hawaii and has been in the original family since its signing, and the tree is believed to be still standing outside of a hotel in Honolulu today. Includes xerox copies of news articles and the like relating to Ruth's trip to Hawaii. There are only a handful of original Ruth color photographs in existence, and of these, we know of only one other that is signed. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM-MT

($4,000.00-$5,000.00)

$7,500.00

700

Babe Ruth auto. personal check framed display piece. Matted and framed display includes a Babe Ruth signed personal check dated Mar. 5, 1942. The check is made out to "Cash" (not endorsed by Ruth on the back) and is signed boldly in black fountain pen, "G.H. Ruth". Signature rates 9 out of 10. Matted and framed with a 10"x13" b&w modern era photo of Ruth, Gehrig, Cobb, and Speaker. The frame has four small mounting holes. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM

($4,000.00-$5,000.00)

$4,250.00

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